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Microsoft Unified Enterprise Support

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

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21 Oct 2025 at 10:48

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "Microsoft Unified Enterprise Support" was managed by the University of the West of England, headquartered in Bristol, England. This procurement falls under the "Helpdesk and support services" industry category (CPV code 72253000) and pertains to the provision of Microsoft Unified Enterprise Support as per the G-Cloud 14 Framework (RM1557.14). The contract, valued at £292,484.25, spans three years starting from 31st July 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st July 2028. The procurement was executed using a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement, and the current stage is in the award phase, with the award being active since 30th July 2025. Services are to be delivered in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender offers clear opportunities for large enterprises specialising in IT support and services, particularly those familiar with the G-Cloud framework and Microsoft technologies. Companies with the capability to provide robust enterprise-level support can leverage this contract as a significant business opportunity. It provides a stable, long-term engagement potentially leading to further collaboration with the University of the West of England or similar institutions. While the contract is not specifically suitable for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) or Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs), large-scale suppliers, such as Microsoft Limited, are well-positioned to deliver on these requirements.

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Notice Title

Microsoft Unified Enterprise Support

Notice Description

Microsoft Unified Enterprise Support for 3 years until 31/07/2028 as per G-Cloud 14 Framework (RM1557.14)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6609a54d-7567-48cf-aa97-49c730f0e477
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/320fe081-34c6-48dd-bac0-253967f426bc
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72253000 - Helpdesk and support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£292,484 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£292,484 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 1QY
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MICROSOFT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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